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1+ hour, 23+ min ago (187+ words) The Michigan Wolverines seek an upset on Friday afternoon, as they take on the Xavier Musketeers in the first round of the 2025 NCAA Women's Volleyball Tournament. The Wolverines are looking to make some hay in their first national tournament appearance in four years. The team managed to earn an at-large bid after a rough end to its regular season. After an impressive six-match win streak earlier in November, Michigan ended up losing its final two matches, falling to both UCLA and USC, leading to a ninth-place finish in the Big Ten. The maize and blue are looking for their first win in the NCAA Tournament since 2019, when they lost to Kentucky in the second round. They will take on a Musketeers team that has high expectations after an impressive regular season. The team went 26-4, but came up short in the…...

1+ hour, 52+ min ago (245+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, MI - The fifth annual community holiday tree lighting event this Saturday, Dec. 6, will look significantly different this year for the Boston Square neighborhood. Organizers are combining the free celebration to coincide with the grand opening of the new HUB 07 community center at 1534 Kalamazoo Ave. SE. "This combined celebration of the opening of HUB 07 with the annual tree lighting tradition creates a space for neighbors and friends to gather and celebrate all that Boston Square represents," said Jenny Luth, director of partnerships and outreach for Amplify GR, one of the stakeholders in HUB 07. The festivities will be held in and around the building starting at 4 p.m. Local leaders will participate in a grand opening ceremony at 5 p.m., followed by the tree lighting ceremony at 6:30 p.m. The new $26 million center offers local resources, services, and programs designed and informed by neighbors. It also…...

2+ hour, 23+ min ago (356+ words) LANSING, MI -- Carol Bukant admits she doesn't play the Mega Millions often, but when the jackpot was nearing $1 billion recently, she decided to buy $20 in tickets. Luckily for the 79-year-old Kalamazoo woman, she happened to play at just the right time as she won a $3 million prize. Bukant matched all five white numbers drawn -- 01-08-11-12-57 -- in the Nov. 14 drawing to win a $1 million prize. Because her multiplier was 3X, it tripled her win to $3 million. She bought her winning ticket at the Marathon gas station located at 4421 W Centre Ave, Portage, roughly 10 miles south of Kalamazoo. Bukant said she plans to save her winnings. "Carol Bukant cashed in winning $3 million during the most recent Mega Millions jackpot run where the Mega Millions jackpot reached $980 million," said Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli. "Not only are jackpot runs good news for players, but they are…...

2+ hour, 54+ min ago (154+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " The body of a 78-year-old man missing from the Kent County Veterans Home was found Friday afternoon, according to Grand Rapids police. James Barcus was last seen leaving the Veterans Home on Monroe Avenue on Thursday. Police said the Navy veteran may have been experiencing issues with memory loss or dementia. An off-duty Grand Rapids firefighter, who is part of the Michigan National Guard, found the body on the west side of the Grand River near North Park Street in Walker. Because Barcus was a veteran, Michigan National Guard members were brought in to help search for him. The Walker Police Department will be heading the investigation. "We are appreciative of the Michigan National Guard and the volunteers who assisted GRPD and GRFD with this search. We extend our deepest condolences to Mr. Barcus' family and loved…...

8+ hour, 4+ min ago (262+ words) Volair Technologies Inc. (VTI Aerospace) has announced the deployment of its FlightShepherd cognitive assistant at Gerald R. Ford International Airport as part of the Ford Launchpad for Innovative Technologies and Entrepreneurship (FLITE) program. The project, which was kicked off last month, explores how real-time artificial intelligence and natural language processing (NLP) can enhance airport safety, efficiency, and situational awareness for air traffic controllers, airport operators, and airline staff. VTI Aerospace is a leading developer of AI-enabled software solutions for pilot assistance and autonomous flight. Its flagship product, FlightShepherd, acts as an AI copilot, designed to make flying safer and more scalable by assisting pilots with communications, decision-making, and situational awareness. Eric Muir, Founder and CEO of VTI Aerospace "The potential of this system to enhance awareness, record keeping, and overall operational safety is really exciting," said Jill Haarman, Operations Dispatch Supervisor…...

15+ hour, 23+ min ago (170+ words) December 5, 2025 / 1:00 PM EST / CBS Detroit Southeast Michigan has a couple of chances for snow over the weekend." Friday night, a cold front moves through, bringing a chance of some flurries and leaving a dusting of snow, mostly in the northern third of the area. There is a slight chance of seeing some freezing drizzle if enough warm air moves in. On Sunday morning, a quick low-pressure system moves through the area, bringing a better chance of accumulation. High pressure and cold air from the north may hold most of the snow south of the state line, but nearly everyone has a chance to see anything from a trace of snow to an inch by Sunday afternoon. Cold air continues to move in through Sunday, so if you don't venture out on Sunday, leave some time for scraping/defrosting on Monday…...

15+ hour, 47+ min ago (34+ words) When President Donald Trump introduced his "Liberation Day" tariffs in April, many economists predicted Americans would soon experience massive price increases. While inflation has ticked up in the ... Grand Rapids RISE 2026 Season Kickoff...

20+ hour, 29+ min ago (455+ words) This uncomfortable Arctic blast of air is set to stick with us for the next several days, creating dangerously cold temperatures. Subzero wind chills are going to make it feel even colder in some areas. We've also got a weak Clipper system coming in later Friday, which is going to bring snow showers into Saturday. The extended forecast shows these below-normal temperatures will likely stay with us into next week. And our next larger snow system likely won't blow in until next Tuesday. You can see those details here. A shift in the Polar Vortex pattern is creating multiple opportunities for the much-colder air that normally stays well north of us to swoop down over the Great Lakes. Right now, that is expected to happen on repeat through the middle of December. Here are the forecast highlights from the National…...

21+ hour, 32+ min ago (1625+ words) ANN ARBOR " The first two days of the early signing period featured some unexpected twists and turns for the Michigan football program, but it didn't move in the national rankings after the dust had settled. The Wolverines still sit at No. 11 in the 247Sports Composite rankings after losing two top-200 recruits to other schools Thursday but adding another from an SEC program. Michigan briefly fell down to 26 recruits in the 2026 class with four-star receiver Zion Robinson flipping to Stanford and four-star edge Julian Walker flipping to South Carolina, but it made another addition later in the afternoon with Georgia four-star receiver commit Brady Marchese switching his pledge to the Wolverines. All 27 prospects have signed. The class consists of two five-stars, 12 four-stars, 12 three-stars and an unrated long snapper. Here's a closer look at each commit: " National rank (247Sports Composite): 6 Meadows committed to Michigan…...

1+ day, 3+ min ago (212+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, MI - The opening of the Rosa Parks Circle ice rink for the 2025-26 season is set for Friday, Dec. 5, weather permitting, in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. Located at 135 Monroe Center St. NW, the rink offers outdoor ice skating for families and friends throughout the winter season. "The ice rink at Rosa Parks Circle is a good way for all ages and abilities to get outside and enjoy a classic winter activity," said Sam Truby, ice rink manager and head of the department's GR Outside program. "Our team is putting the finishing touches on a new trailer for admission and rentals, sharpening new skates and getting everything ready to welcome guests." Admission prices for the 2025-26 season are as follows: For frequent visitors, a 10-hole punch card will be available for $22. Additionally, skaters can reserve one of 50 available spots…...